Germany Office Furniture Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Germany Office Furniture Market Size

The Germany office furniture market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.20% between 2024 and 2032.

Germany Office Furniture Market Outlook

• Increasing workforce and expansion of office spaces in Germany are contributing to an increased demand for office furniture.

• Companies are increasingly prioritising ergonomic office furniture designs to improve the working atmosphere of the employees.

• As per industry reports, in Q4 2022, 230,000 sq. m. of office space was completed, making the total for 2022 to 1.15 million sq. m.

Germany Office Furniture Market Growth

Employees across Germany sit at office desks for about eight hours a day. This has resulted in the uptake of ergonomic furniture to lower the number of back complaints among office workers. Ergonomic furniture are being embedded with technological advancements such as drives, control units, and complete table systems, ensuring comfortable and precise height adjustments for desks. In Q3 2023, 246,000 sq. m. of office space was completed in Germany, making it a cumulative total for the months from January to September of 2023 to 987,000 sq. m.

In 2022, E-commerce penetration reached 80% in the German market, making the country the third largest on a global scale. The advantages such as home delivery, 24/7 availability and convenience in purchasing products and services contribute to the adoption of online channels. Some of the online retailers such as Ikea and Otto.de are offering 3D product visualisations or augmented reality apps in addition to omnichannel shopping experiences, contributing to market growth.

The increasing presence of established furniture enterprises and companies in cities such as Munich and Berlin is also contributing to the market’s expansion of office furniture in Germany. For instance, Bavaria is one of the major economies of the country, with the presence of traditional multinationals, global players in IT, a strong SME sector, and a growing number of startups. This mandates the requirement for modern office furniture.

Germany Office Furniture Industry Segmentation

Germany Office Furniture Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Products

• Seating

• Modular System

• Desks and Tables

• Others

Market Breakup by Material

• Wood

• Metal 

• Plastics

• Others

Market Breakup by Sales Channel

• Online

• Offline

Market Breakup by Region

• North Rhine-Westphalia

• Bavaria

• Baden-Württemberg

Germany Office Furniture Market Share

North Rhine-Westphalia is a significant hub for the furniture industry, with 30 of Germany's 80 largest cities located within the state. The state borders the Netherlands and Belgium to the west, making it an attractive location for furniture manufacturers looking to export their products. Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are also important furniture-producing regions, with many companies located in these states. The strong concentration of furniture manufacturers, combined with the high consumer purchasing power in these regions, suggests that the German furniture market will continue to thrive in the coming years.

Leading Manufacturers in Germany Office Furniture Market

Market players are actively aligning with the dynamic nature of contemporary workplaces by providing flexible and modular office furniture solutions

• Vitra International AG

• VS Vereinigte Spezialmobelfabriken GmbH & Co. KG

• Kinnarps AB

• Dauphin HumanDesign Group GmbH & Co. KG

• Sedus Stoll AG

• PALMBERG Buroeinrichtungen + Service GmbH

• Wilkhahn GmbH & Co. KG

• Brunner GmbH

• Interstuhl Buromobel GmbH & Co. KG

• Assmann Buromobel GmbH & Co. KG

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report